506 days ago
At Cochin Shipyard Limited, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways will develop and build India's first indigenous hydrogen-fueled electric vessels (CSL).
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Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said India's first indigenous hydrogen-fueled electric vessels would be developed and built ....
507 days ago
The 'Maharashtra Gene Bank,' a first-of-its-kind project in India, was approved by the Maharashtra Cabinet.
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The 'Maharashtra Gene Bank,' a first-of-its-kind project in India, was approved by the Maharashtra Cabinet.
To protect Maharashtra's genetic resources, including marine diversity, native agriculture ....
507 days ago
The 'Maharashtra Gene Bank,' a first-of-its-kind project in India, was approved by the Maharashtra Cabinet.
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The 'Maharashtra Gene Bank,' a first-of-its-kind project in India, was approved by the Maharashtra Cabinet.
To protect Maharashtra's genetic resources, including marine diversity, native agriculture ....
507 days ago
PM Narendra Modi will kick off the Semicon India Conference-2022.
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PM Narendra Modi will kick off the Semicon India Conference-2022.
This three-day conference will be held in Bengaluru.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the three-day conference is being organized ....
510 days ago
IndiGo is the first airline in Asia to use the GAGAN navigation system to land its aircraft.
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This is a tremendous step forward for Indian Civil Aviation and a definite step toward Aatmanirbhar Bharat. India joins the United States and Japan as the third country to have its own SBAS system.
Using GPS-aided geo-augmented ....
510 days ago
On April 28, 2022, the Air Force Auditorium in New Delhi hosted a national symposium on logistics management called LOGISEM VAYU – 2022.
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The Chief of the Air Staff, Vivek Ram Chaudhari, gave the keynote presentation and opened the event. He underlined the importance of digital technology improvements to help maintain logistics ....
511 days ago
Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district becomes the first Indian district To achieve 100% of households under the ABPMJAY- SEHAT scheme.
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The Samba district of the Jammu division in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir has been India's first district to reach 100 percent of the people under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan ....
511 days ago
Jamtara in Jharkhand is now the only district in the country with community libraries in every gram panchayat.
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This district, which has roughly 80,000 people, has 118-gram panchayats divided into six blocks, each having a well-equipped library open to students from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Career counseling and motivational ....
511 days ago
Agra, Uttar Pradesh, is the country's first city to install vacuum-based sewer systems.
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These vacuum cleaners would be installed in public areas. Officials from Agra Smart City told the media that the municipal corporation had connected 240 such houses near the Taj Mahal to vacuum-based sewers, which can't be used with ....
511 days ago
According to a paper titled "Trends in World Military Expenditure Report 2021" by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), a think tank based in Sweden.
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According to a report titled "Trends in World Military Expenditure Report 2021" by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute ....
512 days ago
Netflix India has launched a short video series named 'Azadi Ki Amrit Kahaniya' in partnership with the Information and Broadcasting Ministry.
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Netflix India has released a series of short video series called 'Azadi Ki Amrit Kahaniya' in partnership with the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, highlighting the ....
513 days ago
According to the Ministry of Culture, India entered the Guinness Book of World Records by simultaneously flying 78,220 flags at the Veer Kunwar Singh Vijayotsav.
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According to the Ministry of Culture, India entered the Guinness Book of World Records by simultaneously waving 78,220 flags at the 'Veer Kunwar Singh Vijayotsav' ....
513 days ago
In the sleepy hamlet of Palli in Jammu and Kashmir's border area of Samba, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated a 500 kV solar facility to the country.
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In the inconspicuous hamlet of Palli in Jammu and Kashmir's border area of Samba, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated a 500 kV solar plant to the nation, making it ....
513 days ago
The 'Social Awareness and Action to Neutralize Pneumonia Successfully' (SAANS) Campaign has been launched by Karnataka's Minister of Health and Medical Education, Keshava Reddy Sudhakar.
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The 'Social Awareness and Action to Neutralize Pneumonia Successfully' (SAANS) Campaign has been launched by Karnataka's ....
515 days ago
Maharashtra State Environment Minister Aditya Thackeray inaugurated the tap-in tap-out service on the Gateway of India to the Churchgate route.
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To make commuting across Mumbai easier, Maharashtra State Environment Minister Aditya Thackeray inaugurated the tap-in tap-out service on the Gateway of India to Churchgate route.
Brihanmumbai ....
518 days ago
The National Conference on Agriculture for the Kharif Campaign 2022-23 was recently opened at the NASC Complex in New Delhi by Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar.
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The National Conference on Agriculture for the Kharif Campaign 2022-23 was recently opened at the NASC Complex in New Delhi by Union Agriculture Minister ....
519 days ago
Oil India Limited (OIL) has launched India's first 99.999 percent pure Green Hydrogen pilot plant at its Jorhat Pump Station in Assam.
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Oil India Limited (OIL) has launched India's first 99.999 percent pure Green Hydrogen pilot plant at its Jorhat Pump Station in Assam.
The plant has a daily capacity of 10 kg. ....
519 days ago
Under the e-governance effort, Jammu and Kashmir's Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj have launched an app called Jan Nigrani.
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Under the e-governance effort, Jammu and Kashmir's Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj have released an app called 'Jan Nigrani' to let people make grievances ....
519 days ago
From April 16 to April 22, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya hosted an "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" to commemorate Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs).
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The first AB-HWC was inaugurated on April 14, 2018, in Jangla, a peaceful village in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district.
More than 1 lakh ....
520 days ago
The World Health Organization opened its Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Gujarat to combine historical methods with modern research to unlock the potential of traditional medicine.
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The World Health Organization opened its Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Gujarat to combine historical methods with modern research ....
520 days ago
The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple complex in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, has unveiled India's first movable solar roofing system.
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The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple complex in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, has unveiled India's first movable solar roofing system.
The Servotech Power Systems Ltd of New Delhi manufactured the ....
520 days ago
The expert committee to supervise compensatory afforestation and other mitigating measures for the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor Expressway project has been reformed by the Supreme Court of India.
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The expert committee to supervise compensatory afforestation and other mitigating measures for the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor ....
521 days ago
Leh has made the first step in developing an IT industry. The Additional Director General of Police for Ladakh, SS Khandare, has inaugurated Ethosh Digital's first IT Training and Services Center in Leh.
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Leh has made the first step in developing an IT industry. The Additional Director General of Police for Ladakh, SS Khandare, ....
521 days ago
The Karnataka Brain Health Initiative (Ka-BHI) was started by the Karnataka State Government, collaborating with NIMHANS and Niti Ayog.
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The Karnataka Brain Health Initiative (Ka-BHI) was started by the Karnataka State Government, collaborating with NIMHANS and Niti Ayog.
Robin Uthappa, an Indian cricketer, was recently ....
521 days ago
The Border Roads Organisation will construct the world's highest tunnel at Shinku La Pass, according to BRO Director General Lieutenant General Rajeev Chaudhary.
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The Border Roads Organisation will build the world's highest tunnel at Shinku La Pass, at 16,580 feet, to connect Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh, according to BRO ....
521 days ago
The 40th edition of "Hunar Haat," a platform to nurture, conserve, and encourage indigenous artists and craftsmen, will be inaugurated by Union Minister Anurag Thakur.
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The 40th edition of "Hunar Haat," a platform to preserve, protect, and promote indigenous artisans and entrepreneurs, will be inaugurated ....
522 days ago
In Nagpur, Maharashtra, India's first-ever radio channel for the visually impaired, dubbed 'Radio Aksh,' was inaugurated.
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In Nagpur, Maharashtra, India's first-ever radio channel for the visually impaired, dubbed 'Radio Aksh,' was inaugurated.
The Blind Relief Association Nagpur (TBRAN), a 96-year-old ....
522 days ago
Shri Manoj Joshi, Secretary of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, announced the expansion of the SVANidhi se Samriddhi program to 126 cities in 14 states and union territories.
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Shri Manoj Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), launched the 'SVANidhi se Samriddhi' program in an additional ....
522 days ago
The Uttarakhand government plans to implement the 'Him Prahari' Scheme, which is aimed at ex-servicemen and young people.
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The Uttarakhand government plans to implement the 'Him Prahari' Scheme, which is aimed at ex-servicemen and young people.
The Uttarakhand government is seeking the Union government's ....
522 days ago
MK Stalin, the Chief Minister, announced in the Assembly that BR Ambedkar's birthday (April 14) would be honored as 'Samathuva Naal' (Equality Day).
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In the Assembly, Chief Minister MK Stalin said that the birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar (April 14) will be commemorated as 'Samathuva Naal' (Equality Day) and ....
522 days ago
Narendra Modi, India's Prime Minister, revealed a 108-foot statue of Lord Hanuman Ji in Morbi, Gujarat.
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On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, inaugurated a 108-foot statue of Lord Hanuman Ji at the Ashram of Bapu Keshvanand Ji in Morbi, Gujarat, via video conference.
As part ....
522 days ago
The National Agriculture Market (e-NAM), a pan-India electronic commerce network, is celebrating its sixth anniversary.
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The National Agriculture Market (e-NAM), a pan-India electronic commerce network, is celebrating its sixth anniversary.
The flagship initiative integrates physical wholesale mandis and markets from ....
522 days ago
The National Agriculture Market (e-NAM), a pan-India electronic commerce network, is celebrating its sixth anniversary.
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The National Agriculture Market (e-NAM), a pan-India electronic commerce network, is celebrating its sixth anniversary.
The flagship initiative integrates physical wholesale mandis and markets from ....
522 days ago
Lieutenant Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan officially opened the Puducherry first-ever Beach Festival I Sea PONDY-2022 in the presence of Chief Minister N. Rangasamy.
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The festival will continue for four days at Gandhi Beach, Pondy Marina, and Sandunes of Paradise Beach in Puducherry.
There will be a variety of cultural ....
525 days ago
Mumbai and Hyderabad have been named the 2021 Tree Cities of the World by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Arbor Day Foundation.
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Mumbai and Hyderabad have been named the '2021 Tree Cities of the World' by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Arbor Day Foundation.
The ....
526 days ago
The five-day Madhavpur Ghed Fair in Madhavpur Ghed, Porbandar, Gujarat, was opened by India's President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind.
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The five-day Madhavpur Ghed Fair in Madhavpur Ghed, Porbandar, Gujarat, was opened by India's President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind.
The Madhavpur Ghed Fair has been held every year since 2018 ....
527 days ago
The State Energy and Climate Index (SECI) Round I has been launched by NITI Aayog.
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The State Energy and Climate Index (SECI) Round I has been launched by NITI Aayog.
The State Energy & Climate Index (SECI) Round I rates states based on six criteria: (1) DISCOM performance, (2) energy access, affordability, and reliability, ....
527 days ago
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting created the Broadcast Seva Portal to make doing business in the broadcast industry more convenient.
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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting created the Broadcast Seva Portal to make doing business in the broadcast industry more convenient.
This will be an online platform ....
527 days ago
According to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Umiya Mata Temple, a religious institution in Gujarat's Junagadh, has now become a focal point for social consciousness.
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According to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Umiya Mata Temple, a religious institution in Gujarat's Junagadh, has now become a focal point for social ....
528 days ago
At Pilipakuttai in Namagiripettai panchayat union, Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated a Periyar memorial samathuvapuram.
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At Pilipakuttai in Namagiripettai panchayat union, Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated a Periyar memorial samathuvapuram.
At the function, the keys were distributed to the allottees. ....
528 days ago
At Pilipakuttai in Namagiripettai panchayat union, Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated a Periyar memorial samathuvapuram.
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At Pilipakuttai in Namagiripettai panchayat union, Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated a Periyar memorial samathuvapuram.
At the function, the keys were distributed to the allottees. ....
528 days ago
Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, has launched a mobile anti-corruption app called 1064 Anti-Corruption Mobile App.
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Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, has launched a mobile anti-corruption app called 1064 Anti-Corruption Mobile App.
Uttarakhand's vigilance agency has developed ....
529 days ago
Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister of AYUSH, has opened a two-day scientific convention in New Delhi titled "Homoeopathy: People's Choice for Wellness."
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Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister of AYUSH, has opened a two-day scientific convention in New Delhi titled "Homoeopathy: People's Choice for Wellness."
To ....
529 days ago
Bhupender Yadav is the chairman of the 20th NTCA in Arunachal Pradesh.
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Bhupender Yadav is the chairman of the 20th NTCA in Arunachal Pradesh.
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) convened its 20th meeting at Pakke, Arunachal Pradesh, under the leadership of the Union Minister for Environment, Forests, and ....
529 days ago
The SCR's "One Station, One Product" promotion has been launched at six major stations across its six divisions.
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The SCR's "One Station, One Product" promotion has been launched at six major stations across its six divisions.
As part of the new initiative, SCR in-charge General Manager Arun ....
529 days ago
For technological collaboration, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), MeitY, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), ISRO, Hyderabad.
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For technological collaboration, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), MeitY, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding ....
529 days ago
Kangra Tea from Himachal Pradesh will soon receive a Geographical Indication Tag (GI Tag) from the European Commission.
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Kangra Tea from Himachal Pradesh will soon receive a Geographical Indication Tag (GI Tag) from the European Commission, which will allow Kangra Tea to access the European market. Kangra tea was designated as ....
529 days ago
In Mumbai, the first incidence of the XE coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in India was recorded.
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In Mumbai, the first incidence of the XE coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in India was recorded.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reported the results of its 11th genome sequencing, which revealed that one sample ....
529 days ago
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has established two expert groups to investigate sponsors' and trustees' roles, duties, and activities at asset management firms (AMCs).
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has established two expert groups to investigate sponsors' and trustees' ....
531 days ago
According to the official remarks released, the Union Cabinet approved the extension of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) until March 2023.
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The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has been extended till March 2023 by the Union Cabinet. According to the statement, AIM's stated aims include establishing 10,000 Atal Tinkering Labs ....